Todd Blanche: What's next for the acting attorney general
Todd Blanche has been chosen to replace Pam Bondi as acting attorney general and will likely take on the president's aggressive legal agenda, including cleaning up any fallout from the handling of the Epstein files.
Todd Blanche has been chosen to replace Pam Bondi as acting attorney general and will likely take on the president's aggressive legal agenda, including cleaning up any fallout from the handling of the Epstein files.
Trump says US can't fund Medicare, Medicaid and day care because 'we're fighting wars'
President Trump said “it’s not possible" for the U.S. to fund day care and Medicare programs because “we’re fighting wars" and “we have to take care of one thing: military protection."
President Trump said “it’s not possible" for the U.S. to fund day care and Medicare programs because “we’re fighting wars" and “we have to take care of one thing: military protection."
Could Texas try and annex counties from New Mexico?
Next week, Texas lawmakers return to Austin and will start hearings on a long list of issues for the 2027 session. The committee agendas include what may be a reboot of the battle over hemp products and if Texas can reclaim territory that is now part of New Mexico.
Next week, Texas lawmakers return to Austin and will start hearings on a long list of issues for the 2027 session. The committee agendas include what may be a reboot of the battle over hemp products and if Texas can reclaim territory that is now part of New Mexico.
U.S. AG Pam Bondi fired by Trump
President Trump announced that he fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. There is no official word on who will replace her as the nation's top lawyer.
President Trump announced that he fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. There is no official word on who will replace her as the nation's top lawyer.
Service members can now carry personal weapons on military bases, Hegseth says
U.S. service members will be able to carry and store their own personal weapons on military bases across the country, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday.
U.S. service members will be able to carry and store their own personal weapons on military bases across the country, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday.
Pam Bondi ousted as attorney general, Todd Blanche to become interim AG
President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. In a Truth Social post Thursday afternoon, Trump thanked Bondi for her service to his administration.
President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. In a Truth Social post Thursday afternoon, Trump thanked Bondi for her service to his administration.
Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security
President Donald Trump says he'll sign an order to resume pay for the Department of Homeland Security. Here's what to know.
President Donald Trump says he'll sign an order to resume pay for the Department of Homeland Security. Here's what to know.
Turning Point USA tour featuring Karoline Leavitt visits George Washington University Thursday
A Turning Point USA event featuring White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is set for George Washington University.
A Turning Point USA event featuring White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is set for George Washington University.
Trump outlines next steps in military action against Iran in address to nation
President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night to provide an update on U.S. military operations against Iran.
President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night to provide an update on U.S. military operations against Iran.
FULL: President Trump speaks on Iran war
On Wednesday night, President Trump addressed the nation to give an update on the Iran war.
On Wednesday night, President Trump addressed the nation to give an update on the Iran war.
Republican leaders in Congress announce plan to end Homeland Security shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have announced a plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security and try to end a record partial government shutdown.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have announced a plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security and try to end a record partial government shutdown.
Supreme Court justices raise questions in Trump birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a landmark case challenging the scope of birthright citizenship, with early indications suggesting a number of justices may be skeptical of the Trump administration’s position.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a landmark case challenging the scope of birthright citizenship, with early indications suggesting a number of justices may be skeptical of the Trump administration’s position.
Texas judge further halts utility district involved with Islamic development
A temporary injunction has been issued against a North Texas utility district after the state accused them of illegally acting in support of a controversial Islamic development.
A temporary injunction has been issued against a North Texas utility district after the state accused them of illegally acting in support of a controversial Islamic development.
Will Texas really absorb counties from New Mexico?
Last week, Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows released committee priorities in preparation for the 2027 legislature. Among the typical items up for study was one notably stranger, leaving many wondering: Will Texas really absorb counties that secede from New Mexico?
Last week, Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows released committee priorities in preparation for the 2027 legislature. Among the typical items up for study was one notably stranger, leaving many wondering: Will Texas really absorb counties that secede from New Mexico?
Trump attends Supreme Court as justices hear birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court cast doubt Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in a high‑stakes case highlighted by the president’s appearance in the courtroom.
The Supreme Court cast doubt Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in a high‑stakes case highlighted by the president’s appearance in the courtroom.
Patrick directs committees to examine data center growth and THC impacts
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released more interim charges for Texas Senate committees ahead of the next legislative session.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released more interim charges for Texas Senate committees ahead of the next legislative session.
DHS pauses ICE warehouse purchases to review Noem contracts
ICE warehouse purchases have been paused while contracts are being reviewed amid the leadership switch at Homeland Security, according to anonymous DHS officials.
ICE warehouse purchases have been paused while contracts are being reviewed amid the leadership switch at Homeland Security, according to anonymous DHS officials.
Trump threatens to leave NATO again over Iran war: Can he do it?
President Trump is ramping up his threats against NATO again.
President Trump is ramping up his threats against NATO again.
Kristi Noem, Trump respond to shocking cross-dressing photos tied to her husband
Newly released photos appeared to show the husband of former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem cross-dressing in private messages to a number of women.
Newly released photos appeared to show the husband of former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem cross-dressing in private messages to a number of women.
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments April 1 on Trump birthright order
The Supreme Court hears Trump v. Barbara Wednesday, a challenge to Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship, which could affect immigration policy and millions of U.S.-born children.
The Supreme Court hears Trump v. Barbara Wednesday, a challenge to Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship, which could affect immigration policy and millions of U.S.-born children.